Crayons4Kids is a 501(c)(3)
organization dedicated to brightening the lives of hospitalized children across America. We donate
crayons, coloring books, toys, and games to hospitals all over the U.S.
2001
The Humble Beginnings
It all began with Emily and Matt's cardboard box on their porch,
left out to collect crayons and books for the children in the hospital at which
their dad worked. Friends and Neighbors were the first to contribute to the
mission.
December 2017
How Far C4K Has Come
Their reach expanded beyond their local hospital to Kalamazoo, Los
Angeles, Boston, and Philadelphia. C4K has collected more than hundreds of thousands
of new crayons, coloring books, games and toys.
Be a Part
Of Our
Story!
The beginning
The siblings Matt and Emily begin their journey, having collected a ton of crayons and
coloring books for children at their local hospital. As they say, "it all began with a
box".
C4K volunteers in Los Angeles
Volunteers collected and delivered these toys to brighten the lives of the children at the
Los Angeles County and USC Medical Center.
Operation Scribble
During Operation Scribble, we posted all the "Big Ticket" wishlist items desired from Bronson
Children's Hospital. We were able to purchase EVERY SINGLE ITEM on the wishlist including 4
iPads, 2 mamaRoo swings, 2 portable DVD players, a special instant camera, several musical
instruments, and much more. This is all in addition to the 95 boxes full of toys collected
during Operation Scribble!
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Crayons4Kids is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, and all
donations are tax deductible.
Upcoming Events
Operation Scribble
The 13th Annual "Operation Scribble" Event!!!
We will once again be teaming up with Kalamazoo's Rock Station, 107.7, WRKR who will
broadcasting LIVE from 6 am to 6 pm.
We will be accepting new, unwrapped gifts or monetary donations at J Gumbo's (Corner of
S. Westnedge and East Cork St.)
Gifts will be delivered to EVERY CHILD at Bronson Children's Hospital during
Christmas.
We use the monetary donations to buy gifts for the neonates and teenagers as well as help
fulfill the needs of the Bronson Childlife Department throughout the year.
We hope you can find the time to stop by! Even better, organize a collection with your
friends, schools, teams, girl/boy scout troops, or places of worship! The Kalamazoo
Community has always embraced us, and we are truly lucky to have your support! We love
the idea of kids helping kids, and what better time of year than now to spread some
joy!
Please check out the Facebook event for more infortmation on what to bring, the times and
locations
Operation Scribble is a 12 hours radio-a-thon with WRKR 107.7. We collect
toys games stuffed animals and monetary donations to gear up for
Christmas. We have tons of nurses doctors and child life specialists
come talk on the radio to talk about the kids and what these gifts do
for them. Also past patients come and talk to give perspective. this is
one of our biggest events and all these toys are specifically given to
the kids and NICU at Bronson Christmas Eve and day.
Every child in the hospital will get a huge package to open. Neonatal
Intensive Care babies will also receive a very special gift. We'll also
be back for the new patients who are admitted to the hospital on
Christmas day.
Please join us to help sort all of the gifts from Operation Scribble.
This way, we can personalize each gift basket in order to bring smiles
to all of the children who will be spending Christmas at Bronson
Children's Hospital. Held at Bronson, Suite M-325 at 3pm.
The Crayons4Kids 10 Year Anniversary Party featuring Joshua Path was a
huge success! Thank you to everyone who came, and everyone who
helped,and everyone who donated, and our corporate sponsors!
On a musical summer afternoon the wonderful Nashon Holloway graced our
stage last year with her incredible voice. This makes two years in a row
we have had the pleasure to be with the whole Nashon Holloway Band!
The event feautred a silent auction, food, beer, and activities for all
ages (bounce house, zip line, face painting).
KCDS will be collecting coins for C4K. All of the donations will be
donated at the upcoming Operation Scribble event in December! Good luck
with the collection!
Hurray for Boatyard Brewing Company! They are marching in the parade in
honor of C4K. Following the parade, they have graciously offered to host
an event at the brewery with tips benefiting C4K! Be there: 432 East
Patterson St. Downtown Kalamazoo.
Ellie is 13 years old and started her own crayon drive! Everything she
collects over the next several months will be delivered to DeVos
Children's Hospital.
The event will be at 12pm to 4pm at 1260 M-89 Plainwell, MI. It is
sponsored by Harold Zeigler Ford! There will be: a costume contest,
magician, pumpkins, prizes, food, and FUN. Bring a new toy and donate it
to Crayons4Kids, and receive a free ticket to any activity. All proceeds
from the event will be donated to Crayons4Kids. Look for the tent. The
live DJ Costume Contest is at 1:30. Grand Prize drawing will follow.